Question

Gertie ran 3/4 mile during physical education class. Sarah ran 2/4 mile during the same class. How much farther did Gertie run than Sarah?

Answer 1

Gertie   3/4 mile.

Sarah    2/4 mile.

Gertie ran farther by:   3/4  -  2/4  =  (3 -2)/4  = 1/4

Gertie ran farther by 1/4 mile.

Answer 2

3/4 - 2/4=1/4 mile more